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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,966.40, 275,949.60 and 169,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,966.40, 275,949.60 and 169,969.60 is: 254,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,966.40 : 275,949.60 = 169,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,966.40/275,949.60 = 169,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,966.40x = 275,949.60 × 169,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,966.40x = 46,903,043,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,903,043,132.16/183,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,954.40

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